Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations for the Entry of Foreign Fishing Vessels into South African Waters, 2025Chapter 3 - General7. Compliance |
| (1) | A foreign vessel which enters South African waters or a port must comply with the Act and other applicable domestic legislation. |
| (2) | A foreign vessel within South African waters or a port may be boarded and inspected at any time by an authorised official. |
| (3) | The master of a foreign vessel must— |
| (a) | accommodate the boarding and inspection of a foreign vessel by an authorised official at any time while in South African waters or a port; and |
| (b) | comply with lawful instructions of an authorised official. |